Joseph F Thomas Visiting Professorship

Description

The School of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University (CM-A) invites applications for the 2026 Joseph

F. Thomas Visiting Professorship (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). This two-year professorship supports early to mid-career practitioners, scholars and studio educators with focused research and/or creative work interested in teaching.

The professorship recipient will have an annual teaching load of two design studios and a seminar. In addition, support will be provided for research/creative activity through student research assistants and/or discretionary funds.

This position requires at a minimum a first professional degree in architecture (Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture).

To apply, complete the online application form at  and  and submit the following materials:

• A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and offering an overview of your research, scholarship, and teaching experience.
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Creative practice and/or research statement
• Teaching statement and how you will advance student success.
• Portfolio of research and/or creative design practice, including examples of student work. Please clearly describe your role/responsibility in the work. (max 25 MB)
• Contact information for three references, including name, position, employer, email address, and phone number.

The Final date to receive applications is January 5, 2026. Online interviews with shortlisted applicants will be scheduled for January 2026 with campus visits scheduled in February. The school expects to extend a job offer in March and complete the hire by May 2026, with employment expected to begin in August 2026.

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.